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Dan Henderson Doesn’t Want To Wait For Title Shot, Will Take On A UFC Heavyweight If Needed

“That was never what I said or anything. I don’t know who said that, but it wasn’t me. My thoughts were I was waiting to see what happened with Rashad [Evans] and Phil Davis. That was the only thing I was going to wait for… I don’t know what the plan is, but I’d fight whoever it is they think would be a good match-up. The problem is there’s really nobody right now who fits the bill for a title contention fight, that would make sense to fight me. I don’t know. Maybe I’d fight at a different weight class. I don’t know if they see anybody at heavyweight that would make sense? But I would prefer to fight someone in April or May… Who do the fans want me to fight at heavyweight? I’d have to think about that. I don’t know who at heavyweight would even make sense. The heavyweights that are in title contention right now wouldn’t want to fight me. I don’t know who is out there, but I did let the UFC know I’d be open to that as well.”

MMA legend, Dan Henderson tells ESPN that he does not want to wait for a title shot. He would rather take on a heavyweight or top 205 contender while Rashad Evans vs. Jon Jones plays out.

schuab is fight on the same card as evan and jones. but no heavyweight are really free. alot of them r tied up.. jds vs overeem.. cain vs mir. big nog broken arm. nelson falling off. schuab fights soon. carwin back issues. the only one that would make sense is werdum coming off that roy nelson fight he look good

I would assume he’s not looking for a huge challenge in HW, he’s looking for a win at HW that won’t injure him while he waits for his LHW shot… I reckon he’d take the fight if it was possible. I also assume the matchmakers would think it would be fireworks.

Roy Nelson is also the kind of guy who’s impressive even in defeat, his 3 recent losses were to Mir, JDS and Werdum, and none of them could finish him. Hendo is also much closer to Nelsons frame. If Hendo turned down that match-up, it’s more likely to be because he’s scared of losing than because Nelsons coming off a loss. If that fight happened, I’d put my money on Big Country

He’s looking for a title contention in the LW div. If not, he wants to fight top guys in the HW. Makes sense. But there really isn’t anyone available in the HW div either, except Werdum. He wants to fight for the LW title, why would he fight someone that just lost to Jones, or an up and comer that won’t get him any closer to one. So that being said, there isn’t anyone in the LW div that is available to him, that a win over will give him a title shot, or a lot closer to one. Unless the UFC offers him the winner of the Evans vs Jones bout. But even then, that’s a long wait. He wants a fight before then. Which leads back to fighting in the HW div. And in the MW div, other than Sonnen and Silva, there isn’t anyone else. I don’t think he’s being picky. He’s just looking for fights that make sense to take.

Considering Rampage is fighting soon, if he beats Ryan Bader (which he should), he will be in the win column again. Also taking into consideration the fact that Rampage just fought for the title and defeated Hendo in a decision to unify the Pride/UFC titles, that would be a great match up. Give Hendo a chance to avenge the loss and make a great striking match up for the fans.

Thinking about Heavyweight matchups is more difficult. Hendo would put himself at a weight disadvantage, but how much does he really want to struggle against a heavier opponent? Fedor is a heavyweight but could easily make a weight cut to 205. Bigger guys like Shane Carwin could prove to be a big problem.

but beating lyoto, if he can, would make claim that he directly deserves next shot at the title, esp if evans and jones is a close match and ends up being a rematch….. all you damn UFC fans know that is possible

Hendo should fight someone that is a good wrestler as an appetizer before he fights Jon Jones. It makes sense for him to fight a HW since Jones is already so much bigger than him. How about Hendo vs Kongo or Stefan Struve LOL?

How was that dumb its an opinion but this is a fact I would put u away just mad kuz I probably tapped ur chick fuken clowns now day yao yao puppy chowkeep talkin kuz its threw a computer and im over it ha ha

First, it was dumb because you don’t know how to spell correctly. If you can’t spell simple words, and have no grasp on basic grammar, you’re pretty stupid. Second, your opinion indicates your lack of knowledge of the sport. Dan Henderson’s record is better than both Barry and Machida’s combined. Lastly, you are stupid because you tell someone that they’re talking smack over the internet while doing the exact same thing. You’re simply retarded.

Sorry eh Joe Silva. Sorry that Dan Henderson the legend wanting to fight at HW makes no sense to you. Dan would destroy Machida, and the difference between loose and lose goes like this. Jujitsu Player’s vag is as loose as a horse. Jujitsu Player is a loser. See the difference?

Ha – Why the fuck would it make sense for Hendo to blow a potential title shot by fighting at HW?…..Who would even want to fight him, Jeff Monson, Cro Cop….You’re a fucking retard clearly and know fuck all about fighting. Hendo would get picked apart from the outside by Mahcida, it would like what happeneed against Silva x 10. Your mothers pussy is so loose I took a massive dump in it….

I don’t see why it is hard to envision Machida beating Henderson, maybe not a prime Henderson but as he has aged I think his gas tank is gone. If Machida can take him into the later rounds he could probably stop Henderson.

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